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jurist salary Throughout Switzerland

Annual average salary

CHF 108 132

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How much does a jurist earn throughout Switzerland?

  • Throughout Switzerland, a full-time jurist earns an average gross salary of CHF 108 132 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 10 000 to CHF 242 000, based on 1 995 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 64 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 63 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 97 500
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 120 733
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 120 045
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 133 171
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 133 086
Men: 55+average salary CHF 140 500
Women: 55+average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 108 032

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a jurist relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 95 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 137 020 per year.

Salary by work experience

jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 000
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 910
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 450
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 120 187
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 132 132
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 137 020
Average salary CHF 108 032
+44%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for jurist have changed over time.

In 2024-2026, the annual average salary was CHF 111 999. From 2021-2023, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 115 200 per year.

Salary trend

jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Average salary
2015-2017 yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
2018-2020 yearsaverage salary CHF 106 875
2021-2023 yearsaverage salary CHF 115 200
2024-2026 yearsaverage salary CHF 111 999
Average salary CHF 108 000
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Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a jurist is Industry various, with an average salary of CHF 146 250 annually. Followed by Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals and Agriculture / Forestry / Wood industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for jurist, Throughout Switzerland

Industry

Average salary

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  1. Industry various
    CHF 146 25011 jobs
  2. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 137 5101 job
  3. Agriculture / Forestry / Wood
    CHF 137 500Set up Job Alert
  4. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 129 9251 job
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 128 0005 jobs
  6. Utilities
    CHF 126 0002 jobs
  7. Medical Technology
    CHF 125 900Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 122 45035 jobs
  9. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 120 1252 jobs
  10. Commercial operation / Skilled crafts
    CHF 120 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for jurist

The top two high-paying cantons for jurist are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

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Throughout Switzerland

jurist

CHF 108 115

average salary

Salary by canton

jurist

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 109 100
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Berne average salary CHF 109 200
Basel Land average salary CHF 113 588
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 115 000
Fribourg average salary CHF 103 650
Geneva average salary CHF 100 400
Glarus average salary CHF 0
Grisons average salary CHF 101 999
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 112 272
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 92 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 115 500
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 0
Solothurn average salary CHF 98 800
Schwyz average salary CHF 0
Thurgau average salary CHF 104 000
Ticino average salary CHF 0
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 104 500
Valais average salary CHF 97 450
Zug average salary CHF 127 000
Zurich average salary CHF 117 106
Average salary CHF 108 115